Rome – Italian Authorities Detain MSF Search and Rescue Ship Geo Barents What happened? Italian authorities detained Geo Barents for 60 days citing alleged maritime safety violations. The detention order follows rescue operations on 23 August in the Central Mediterranean Sea. Why was Geo Barents detained? “The detention order comes after the ship allegedly failed … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands Work Together for Sustainable Solutions What is the latest initiative from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands? IOM and the Kingdom of the Netherlands collaborate on the Community Based Planning (CBP) initiative. The Uhi community receives newly … Read more
The Evolution of Refugee Protections: From Historical Precedents to International Law What were the first international agreements protecting refugees? The Nansen passport under the League of Nations The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) How did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights impact refugee rights? Introduced the right to seek asylum What are some key … Read more
The Episcopal migrant commission in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei recently convened to discuss enhancing the Church’s support for migrants and refugees. The event, featuring a webinar hosted by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, emphasized the importance of collaboration. What were the key takeaways from the meeting? Discussing ways to improve services for migrants and … Read more
The Italian Episcopal migrant commission has partnered with the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans for a noble cause. Want to know more about this impactful collaboration? Italian Bishops Support Migrant Rescue Missions in Mediterranean In a significant move, the Italian Episcopal migrant commission has teamed up with the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans to assist migrants in … Read more
The Italian Episcopal migrant commission collaborates with NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans to help rescue migrants in distress at sea. What is the latest humanitarian effort in the Mediterranean Sea? The Italian Bishops’ Conference funded a support boat for joint search and rescue missions. The first mission, with an intercultural mediator onboard, departed from port on … Read more
One Year Since the Incarceration of Adolfo, Gildo, Pensador, and Tanaice Neutro Learn about the activists who were sentenced to 880 days in prison for their participation in a peaceful demonstration. What Happened on 16 September 2023? Adolfo, Gildo, Pensador, and Tanaice Neutro joined a solidarity protest but were arrested. They were not presenting evidence … Read more
The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope and Pat Conroy, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, have introduced a groundbreaking initiative in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. What is the purpose of this initiative? Enhance support for migrant workers Focus on families in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme What … Read more
Investigation Reveals Israeli Failures in Attacks on Civilians A recent investigation by Amnesty International exposed Israeli forces’ negligence in protecting civilians during attacks on camps for internally displaced persons in Gaza. The attacks targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters, resulting in numerous casualties among civilians, including children. The use of US-made bombs and tank shells … Read more
Did Catholics Get Displaced by Sudan Conflict? According to the Adjunct General Secretary of the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference, many Catholics were among those forcibly displaced by the conflict in Sudan. He shared this information with Vatican News from South Sudan, where he sought refuge. Even in difficult circumstances, the local Church is working hard to … Read more